The Himalayan, Manali ( H.P )

Accommodation: Accommodation at The Himalayan are in the main castle which houses eight chambers and cottages spread around the 2 acre estate, each strategically placed for maximum views. The chambers in the main castle and yes it apt to be called chambers; the winding stairways leading to corridors to open into the rooms and suites appear straight out of the Victorian era. The cottages meanwhile are more in tune with the concept of holiday homes in t he hills.
The stone façades of all the buildings set around a swimming pool, parts of the castle with the backdrop of the mountains reflecting in the pool, the paths and edges strewn with daffodils and irises, compose into a mesmerizing image that transports you and your vision of Manali ( if there was one ) will change forever.
Service & Amenities: The Chambers in the castle are categorized as Classic, Grand, Premier and Family rooms. The rooms are designed to include en-suite bathrooms with bath-tubs and shower cubicles while the living spaces in the rooms have a period feel with warm muted colors, heavy drapes, rugs and four poster beds. The Cottages on the other hand are bright with a modern look and feel.
Guest areas include a lounge, conservatory that claims the sun through the day, a restaurant and a happening bar and events area, suggestively called the Dungeon. There is a beautiful conference/ board room, extremely atmospheric perfect for corporate conferences and academic sessions.
MECH Feature: It took Nishat and Bobby over ten years to build The Himalayan and bring the concept alive. That it is a labor of love is evident when Nishat takes you around and explains the concept and construction and the fine architectural details of constructing a Castle. Trained in hospitality one can see the detailing and thought that Nishat has brought into the hotel in its amenities, features and also cuisine.

The ‘MECH’ review: Manali has always been fascinating. Its unique culture that combines the edgy lifestyle of landowners, maverick travelers and settlers and proximity to the high mountains infuses a romance that is timeless. There is art, craft, culture, adventure, spirituality and freedom to explore in thes e hills. The Himalayan suddenly comes on the horizon like a breath of fresh air, quite unlike any of the hotels that you see here. A façade that exudes a sense of quiet grace and repose, envelopes you in a time-warp and transfers you to a world of medieval castles, intrigue and cozy luxury. While all around are beautiful and snow-caped peaks.

Things you should know:
1. When someone says Manali, just don’t stop at the town and the old city. There activities and excursions galore, rafting, paragliding, skiing (winter), Rock Climbing, day hikes and treks, Mountain biking etc.
2. The rates during Christmas and New Year are at a Premium.
3. The two bed room cottages are ideal if you are planning long stays in Manali.
Don’t Miss: A walk to the Old Manali Town. If you are a birder to walk out of the gate behind the estate and walk into the orchards to look out for birds.An excursion to Rumsu village, a meal at Naggar Castle and stop to admire the works of Roerich’s gallery and Museum.

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Neeraj Rana Delhi, India

I have never used a travel agency before, but wanted to plan an epic family adventure in USA and needed some expert assistance. We were so lucky to find MECH JOURNEYS. Eisha was able to discern exactly what kind of travel we were looking for, made sure we did everything on our list, and added in some wonderful memories to our trip. Thank you very much MECH TEAM !!

Neeraj Rana Delhi, India

I have never used a travel agency before, but wanted to plan an epic family adventure in USA and needed some expert assistance. We were so lucky to find MECH JOURNEYS. Eisha was able to discern exactly what kind of travel we were looking for,

Hi Devender,
We were very happy with the tour (16-25 Mar'2017). We already filled the form regarding Leela Kovalam hotel. We think they need more supervision for the cleaning of the overall hotel and the rooms.
Regards,
Jak

Jak Turkey

Hi Devender,
We were very happy with the tour (16-25 Mar'2017). We already filled the form regarding Leela Kovalam hotel. We think they need more supervision for the cleaning of the overall hotel and the rooms.

This is the first time I have used Mech Journeys India pvt Ltd and I have been very impressed by your professional approach. My holiday was everything I hoped it would be and I would certainly use you again and recommend you to friends and colleagues.

Sunita India

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This is the first time I have used Mech Journeys India pvt Ltd and I have been very impressed by your professional approach. My holiday was everything I hoped it would be and I would certainly use you again and recommend you to friends and colleagues.

Dear Mr Dimri,
You and your team had organized a tour for me and my family to Sri Lanka for 6 nights from 30th Dec 2015 to 5th Jan 2016.
I wish to thank you and your complete team for the beautiful experience we had over the period of our stay in Sri Lanka. The route of our tour was so well planned that we always had the comfort of starting late and finishing on time. I have my 3 yr old son who is not very travel savvy but he also enjoyed the travel. A special mention of our driver Mr. Ameer is a must as he has taken very good care of me and my family. The small things which we require in travel were taken care of by Mr. Ameer.
Regarding locations suggested by you and the sightseeing sites all were excellent.
The stay at Bentota was by far the best. The hotel suggested by you was I feel the best place to celebrate new year. A beautiful beach and a big gala party on 31st Dec was icing on the cake. The turtle hatchery of the ride in Madhu river was awesome. It was nice to see how cinnamon sticks are made. In the river ride I visited a fish spa and was happy to get my feet treated. The tutle hatchery was very informative about the turtles . We got to see the turtle eggs and the small turtles which were to be released in the sea. It was a unique experience holding a big heavy turtle in hand
The Nuwara Eliya location was very nice . It was chilly there but we could enjoy the cold there. The hotel there was a nice old British style bunglow . It had most of the amenities but lacked on food menu . I am a vegetarian but even for a non vegetarian the menu was a bit short. That was the only drawback to the tour. But location wise it was awesome . After two days of beach I could enjoy the hill station stay also here. The route to Nuwara Eliya has breathtaking views of the mountains and the tea gardens throughout . It is just like a country side .
The hotel location in Kandy is very remote but its very nice as it is near the mountain and has a lot of peace. The hotel is newly opened but has good variety of food. The rooms are good clean and spacious. The service got here is very nice . The resort has a swimming pool which was very nice. En route to the airport on the last day we visited the spice garden and elephant orphanage . It was very cute to see baby elephants bathing and playing in the mud.
Overall we had a good experience on this tour and the way it was planned made this trip a memorable trip for me an my family. In a short span of 6-7 days we got good relaxation and enjoyment which was needed by us. I would request you to recommend Sri Lanka as a destination for families going on a mid break of 6- 10 days. There is a lot of Sri Lanka which we could not visit due to shortage of time but would like to do it again with you and your team the next time around.
One suggestion – Please eliminate Colombo from initial day stay as actually there is not much to in Colombo apart from shopping which is expensive so if any one arrives they can be directly transferred to bentota or kandy which is 2-3 hrs journey from the international airport.

Thank you Mech Journeys for making my trip memorable. Looking forward to making more trips with you all. Thanks for all the effort and support you have given me.

Regards,
Amit

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Amit Sashtri Mumbai / India

Dear Mr Dimri,
You and your team had organized a tour for me and my family to Sri Lanka for 6 nights from 30th Dec 2015 to 5th Jan 2016.
I wish to thank you and your complete team for the beautiful experience we had over the period of our stay in Sri Lanka.